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People have been kicksledding for almost 100 years in Scandinavia using only their foot as a brake. Using your boot as a brake works quite well, especially on flat trails, frozen water bodies, small hills and even larger hills if there is a fresh deeper layer of snow. But, when icier conditions come into play, especially on hills, your foot alone will not be enough to stay in control. And if you are kicksledding with dogs, a foot alone will definitely not be enough. Read on to learn more about braking on your kicksled. Overview snapshot : Should I get...

There are lots of exciting changes for the 2022-2023 season! New runner length for Traditional Kicksleds, a new never-before-seen double brake for Traditional Kicksleds and a brand new kicksled called the ESLA Adventure Kicksled. Read on to learn more. Shorter length for T6, T7 and T8 Traditional Kicksleds Pre 2022, Traditional ESLA kicksled models had a steel runner length of 78 inches and now, for the 2022-23 season, they are 71 inches. Why did ESLA change the length? One reason is for easier and less expensive shipping. Getting kicksleds shipped from Finland to the USA is very expensive. And then...

Kicksledding is the perfect winter sport to explore with kids. No gear to strap on to little feet; just easy, kicking fun. But, when kicksledding with your little ones, a bit more safety gear is required. Here are our favorite accessories when kicksledding with children. Child Safety Bracket The Child Safety Bracket is a must to keep small kiddos and toddlers safe on the trail. We recommend using it until age 4-5. But if needed, an older child can still use it. The bracket is easy to use. Once installed, it flips up and down. So, when it’s not in...